Town of Hearst

What Town of Hearst does

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is a municipal government located in Cochrane District, Northern Ontario, Canada, established in 1900 and named after Sir William Howard Hearst. Operating under Ontario's Municipal Act, it provides a full suite of municipal services to local residents, businesses, and visitors, including fire and emergency response, public works and engineering (roads, water, sewer), waste management and recycling, planning and building permits, by-law enforcement, cemetery operations, and finance/administration functions.

Service delivery is anchored by a network of physical facilities — the Claude Larose Recreation Centre, Stéphane Lecours Swimming Pool, Foyer des Pionniers Nursing Home (long-term care), Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport, the municipal public library, and the integrated Centre Éducatôt Hub (which combines the Bouts de chou licensed bilingual daycare with capacity for 109 children and the EarlyON Child and Family Centre). The Town operates in both official languages (French and English) reflecting its Franco-Ontarian population, holds the registered coat of arms and Forest Capital of Canada designation (jointly with Constance Lake First Nation and Mattice-Val Côté, 2015), and is differentiated by proximity to the prospective Ring of Fire mining region.

The revenue model is a mix of property taxes, pay-as-you-go user fees (water/sewer, landfill tipping, recreation rentals, daycare tuition, airport fees, cemetery/columbarium, and the Municipal Accommodation Tax), and intergovernmental transfers; collection is supported by a Paymentus online payment portal, while governance transparency is delivered through CivicWeb and YouTube livestreamed council meetings. The wholly-owned Hearst Economic Development Corporation extends economic-development services across the wider catchment including Lac-Ste-Thérèse, Ryland, Hallébourg, Constance Lake, and Mattice-Val Côté.

Name

Town of Hearst

Legal name

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst

Website

https://hearst.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is a bilingual (French/English) municipal government in Northern Ontario delivering public services — recreation, childcare, long-term care, emergency response, public works, waste management, and economic development — to residents, businesses, and visitors within its jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public recreation facilities
• Childcare services
• Waste management services
• Emergency fire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hearst

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is a municipal government providing a comprehensive range of public services to residents and visitors in Hearst, Ontario. Core offerings include recreation facilities (Claude Larose Recreation Centre, Stephane Lecours Swimming Pool), child and family services (Centre Éducatôt Hub with Bouts de chou Daycare and EarlyON), public safety (Fire and Emergency Services), infrastructure (Public Works, water and sewer, garbage and recycling), transportation (Municipal Airport, Community Transportation), economic development, and long-term care (Foyer des Pionniers Nursing Home).

Product overview

The Town of Hearst provides a comprehensive range of municipal services to residents and visitors in Hearst, Ontario. The town's service portfolio is delivered through its official website portal and includes core municipal services such as online payments (via Paymentus), recreation facilities (Claude Larose Recreation Centre, Stephane Lecours Swimming Pool, parks, sports fields, and leisure programs), child and family services (Centre Éducatôt Hub containing Bouts de chou Daycare with capacity for 109 children and the Early ON Child and Family Centre), healthcare/social services (Foyer des Pionniers Nursing Home, counselling services, hospital links), infrastructure services (Public Works, water and sewer, garbage/recycling), public safety (Fire and Emergency Services), transportation (Municipal Airport, Community Transportation Association), economic development (Hearst Economic Development/Development Corporation), and tourism support (Municipal Accommodation Tax program). Services are delivered through a network of physical facilities and the municipal website, with no public API offerings or AI-powered features identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Claude Larose Recreation Centre Municipal recreation centre offering ice rental, public skating, aquatic facilities, and community programming for residents.
• Stephane Lecours Swimming Pool Municipal indoor swimming pool offering public swimming, aquafit classes, and swimming lessons for the community.
• Centre Éducatôt Hub Integrated child and family services hub containing daycare, EarlyON programs, and family support services.
• Bouts de chou Daycare Licensed bilingual daycare service for children from birth to 12 years, offering infant, toddler, preschool, and before/after school programs with capacity for 109 children.
• Early ON Child and Family Centre Family support centre offering programs and activities for children aged 0-6, parents, and caregivers, with satellite locations in Mattice and local schools.
• Foyer des Pionniers Nursing Home Long-term care facility providing accommodation, health services, and leisure programs for seniors.
• Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport Municipal airport providing air travel services and related infrastructure for the region, including instrument approach procedures in coordination with NAV CANADA.
• Hearst Community Transportation Association Community-based transportation services for residents, particularly targeting those with limited mobility options.
• Public Library Municipal library services providing books, media, digital resources, and community programs.
• Hearst Economic Development Municipal economic development department supporting local businesses, tourism, workforce attraction, and business development initiatives through the Hearst Development Corporation.
• Fire and Emergency Services Municipal fire department and emergency response services including fire suppression, prevention, and emergency management.
• Public Works and Engineering Municipal infrastructure services including road maintenance, water and sewer systems, and municipal engineering.
• Garbage and Recycling Services Municipal waste management including curbside collection, landfill operations, hazardous waste disposal, and recycling programs.
• Finance Department Services Municipal finance services including budgeting, tax collection, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Online Payments (Paymentus) Online payment portal allowing residents to pay property taxes, utility bills, and other municipal fees electronically.
• Planning and Building Services Municipal planning, zoning, and building permit services for development and construction within the town.
• Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Tourism funding program collecting accommodation taxes and distributing funds to local tourism and event organizations through the Hearst Development Corporation.
• Leisure Services Municipal recreation programs including parks, baseball/softball fields, golf, curling, tennis, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and trails.
• Social and Health Services Municipal social services including counselling services, community safety planning, and links to healthcare facilities like Notre-Dame Hospital.
• Cemetery Services Municipal cemetery operations and columbarium services (License number 3265130-1).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Constance Lake First NationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joint recipients of the Forest Capital of Canada designation in 2015. Collaborative partnership for sustainable forest management and cultural heritage initiatives. Located near Hearst, the First Nation community works with the municipality on various community initiatives.
• Municipality of Mattice-Val CôtémajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joint recipients of the Forest Capital of Canada designation in 2015. Collaborative partnership for sustainable forest management and regional development. The municipality borders Hearst and participates in shared community initiatives.
• Canadian Institute of ForestrycoreOthersNational voice of forest practitioners established in 1908. Awards the Forest Capital of Canada designation. Represents foresters, forest technologists, technicians, ecologists, biologists, geographers, educators, and scientists with professional interest in forestry.
• Porcupine Health UnitminorOthersProvides health information and resources to support breastfeeding in public places. Provides static cling signage for designated breastfeeding locations in municipal facilities.
• Kap Paper Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company in Hearst with collaboration announced February 27, 2024. Key industrial employer in the community.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Constance Lake First Nation: Adjacent First Nation community and joint recipient of the 2015 Forest Capital of Canada designation with Hearst. Operates a parallel governance structure serving the same region, with formal collaborative partnership on community initiatives.

Direct peers

• Town of Cochrane: Nearby Cochrane District town with similar Northern Ontario municipal structure, service portfolio, and forestry-dependent economy. Comparable in scale and service breadth to Hearst.
• Town of Marathon: Northern Ontario municipality on the north shore of Lake Superior with comparable small-town municipal structure, bilingual considerations, and resource-based economy facing similar demographic and economic transition challenges.
• Town of Iroquois Falls: Small Northern Ontario town with comparable municipal structure, forestry heritage, and bilingual service considerations. Operates similar recreation, public works, and waste management services.
• Town of Smooth Rock Falls: Small Northern Ontario municipality with comparable population scale, forestry heritage, and bilingual service delivery. Faces similar depopulation and economic transition challenges.
• Town of Kapuskasing: Neighboring Northern Ontario town in Cochrane District with comparable bilingual Franco-Ontarian population, forestry-based economy, and similar municipal service portfolio including airport and recreation facilities. Most directly comparable peer given geographic proximity and demographic profile.
• Municipality of Mattice-Val Côté: Joint recipient of the Forest Capital of Canada 2015 designation with Hearst and Constance Lake First Nation. Small adjacent Northern Ontario municipality with shared cultural heritage and collaborative partnership on community initiatives.
• Municipality of West Nipissing: Bilingual (French/English) Ontario municipality with similar Franco-Ontarian demographic profile and Northern/rural service delivery model. Comparable community size and municipal service structure.
• Town of Kirkland Lake: Northern Ontario municipality with comparable small-city service portfolio, municipal airport, recreation facilities, and economic base historically tied to natural resources. Similar governance scale and structure.

Broad incumbents

• City of Timmins: Larger Northern Ontario city serving as the regional hub for Cochrane District. Operates a comparable portfolio of municipal services including Timmins and District Hospital, municipal airport, and economic development corporation, but at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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